Kid approved hearty, filling and versatile plant based Bean Chili. Make it as spicy or mild as you wish. Serve on its own or over a bed of grains, potatoes and sweet potatoes or squash. Top with a dollop of guacamole and add a side of your favorite bread or quick bread.
Freezes like a dream. Keeps for a week in the fridge.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 7 -2 cup servings | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 50 minutes |
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Kid approved hearty, filling and versatile plant based Bean Chili. Make it as spicy or mild as you wish. Serve on its own or over a bed of grains, potatoes and sweet potatoes or squash. Top with a dollop of guacamole and add a side of your favorite bread or quick bread.
Freezes like a dream. Keeps for a week in the fridge.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow onion 2 medium - diced
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup veggie broth or water
- 4 cloves garlic medium - minced
- 1/2 cup jarred salsa
- 2 tbsp chili powder mild result - adjust up or down to taste
- 2 28 fl oz cans of diced tomatoes 760 ml
- 1 22 fl oz jar of pasta sauce 650 ml
- 6 cups kidney beans 3 cans of 540 ml (19 fl oz) or 2 cups dried beans soaked & cooked
- 1 package Veggie Ground Round 340 grams (3/4 lb)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Servings: -2 cup servings
Instructions
- Start by gathering all the ingredients and placing them at your work station. This really does save time and cuts down on pilot/cook error. I move the ingredients to the side once they have been used in order to avoid accidentally doubling up on an ingredient.
- Dice onion and mince garlic, keeping separate on cutting board.
- Add 1/4 veggie broth or water to a large pot and turn heat to high.
- Add diced onion to pot, turn heat to medium high and stir fry for 5-10 minutes until translucent, stirring often and adding liquid as needed.
- Add minced garlic to pot and stir for one minute, being careful not to scorch.
- Add the salsa and stir for 2-3 minutes until mixture begins to take on a caramelized appearance.
- Add chili powder and stir for 1 minute until well blended.
- Add canned tomatoes, pasta sauce and beans.
- Bring to a boil and then turn down to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- If desired, add Veggie Ground Round and stir to heat through.
- Add olive oil if desired and stir to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Bean Chili